17 Yukon 4” ReadyLIFT SST Lift

[nick14226]

@STORMIN08
First pic sitting neutral, 2nd pic full droop

 

[STORMIN08]

well, not as bad of an angle as i was expecting...that said, it appears to not have much droop

i am guessing ti is very close to the upper arm bump stop. typically, that make s for a harsh ride as most hits are initiated by a droop of the suspension

 

[nick14226]

well, not as bad of an angle as i was expecting...that said, it appears to not have much droop

i am guessing ti is very close to the upper arm bump stop. typically, that make s for a harsh ride as most hits are initiated by a droop of the suspension

Agreed, huge impact on ride if there’s unwanted contact there during normal driving.

Pic of clearance between new UCA and droop stop bumper on drivers side, passenger is a bit less eyeing it up.

With the 2.5 suspensionmaxx they have you trim down that rubber bumper, I picked up new ones for the ReadyLIFT at full thickness. I thought with the level it looked a bit tight with stock UCA’s, looks like more clearance with the ReadyLIFT UCA’s. I’m curious what it looks like stock, I didn’t start paying attention until after I started making changes

 

[AZ6148]

Agreed, huge impact on ride if there’s unwanted contact there during normal driving.

Pic of clearance between new UCA and droop stop bumper on drivers side, passenger is a bit less eyeing it up.

With the 2.5 suspensionmaxx they have you trim down that rubber bumper, I picked up new ones for the ReadyLIFT at full thickness. I thought with the level it looked a bit tight with stock UCA’s, looks like more clearance with the ReadyLIFT UCA’s. I’m curious what it looks like stock, I didn’t start paying attention until after I started making changes View attachment 267958

Agreed, huge impact on ride if there’s unwanted contact there during normal driving.

Pic of clearance between new UCA and droop stop bumper on drivers side, passenger is a bit less eyeing it up.

With the 2.5 suspensionmaxx they have you trim down that rubber bumper, I picked up new ones for the ReadyLIFT at full thickness. I thought with the level it looked a bit tight with stock UCA’s, looks like more clearance with the ReadyLIFT UCA’s. I’m curious what it looks like stock, I didn’t start paying attention until after I started making changes View attachment 267958

Any reason why this wouldn’t fit a 2wd? Trying to find a lift kit that is 4” or bigger for a 2wd that’s not 2k lol this one seems to not change the knuckle so I’d assume it shouldn’t matter.

 

[STORMIN08]

most of these will fit a 2wd ( verify first) as the parts are the same, minus the axle shaft.

your hubs do differ as there is no opening for the shaft, but the suspension parts are typically the same.

 

[nick14226]

Any reason why this wouldn’t fit a 2wd? Trying to find a lift kit that is 4” or bigger for a 2wd that’s not 2k lol this one seems to not change the knuckle so I’d assume it shouldn’t matter.

I believe it would, you just wouldn’t use the diff drop spacers.

 

[nick14226]

Readylift website shows it fits 2wd as well

 

[AZ6148]

Readylift website shows it fits 2wd as well

Lol my bad I was thinking the Tuff country country 4” lift. It says nothing about a 2wd but is the same design. Was also thinking the rough country 6” lift but they don’t make it for a 2wd. Some company’s make a bracket lift that fit both 2wd and 4wd. I wonder what makes them different. Thought about just purchasing and trying to put that on and fab what I need. I called RC and the guy on the phone just read the description to me off the web site ‍

 

[nick14226]

The biggest variable seems to be what factory controls arms you have originally and what kit will fit them. Think it has mostly to do with the size of the hole in the knuckle for the upper ball joint being different from one UCA to the next.

I can't comment much on comparisons between 6" kits because I didn't want to got that tall this time around. Can tell you comparing the 4" though (excluding the BDS) that Readylift seems to get the most front height, right/wrong/indifferent. Folks who have installed the Fabtech seem to usually add a lower strut spacer to get more height to match up to the 3" rear lift. The Tuff Country would be similar to the Fabtech because looking at the instructions you need to buzz the top of the strut studs off for their spacer (same with Fabtech) and you don't need to do that with Readylift, so the Readylift front spacer is indeed taller. The tuff country has a 2" rear lift. So Readylift Front 4 / Rear 3, Fabtech 3/3, Tuff Country 3/2.

Hope that helps. Again, would think any would fit 2WD as long as the UCA's are right, you'll just end up with diff drop parts you don't need.

 

[STORMIN08]

you assumption in 4 vs 6 hard parts is a correct assumption...

i has been stated that several companies will state that when asked, generally the same hard part is used, and the strut height is the differ...just as in a level kit.

again, i would feel 99% safe in ordering a kit for a 2wd as long as the upper arm stated matched what my vehicle had.